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With anything that requires big preparation—weddings, prom, and Mad Men season premiere parties— you tend to get antsy anticipating all the work that needs to be done. Tackling your entire to-do list on the day of the event can seem impracticable or even impossible; some things just need to be done in the advance. Thanksgiving is the same way, and preparing for the Big Day can mean more than brining the turkey and setting the table. There are lots of sides you can do ahead for less of a headache on Turkey day: mashed potatoes, cheesecake, cranberry sauce, and—yes—even stuffing. Except for roasting the bird, you can pretty much make your whole meal days before your guests arrive. The trick? When the bird is resting after coming out of the oven (which is not optional), heat everything up however you can: on the stove, in the oven, and in the microwave. Then—voila!—Thanksgiving dinner is served, and it’s just as great as it was two days ago.